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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.98, 3,482.08 and 1,150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.98, 3,482.08 and 1,150.94 is: 1,726.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.98 : 3,482.08 = 1,150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.98/3,482.08 = 1,150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.98x = 3,482.08 × 1,150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.98x = 4,007,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,665.16/2,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.71

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